Think Green Tree Care
Los Angeles' Premier
Tree Service Company

Tree removal costs in Los Angeles typically range from $500 to $5,000+ depending on the tree's size, location, condition, and accessibility. Small trees (under 30 feet) usually cost $500–$1,500, medium trees (30–60 feet) range from $1,500–$3,000, and large trees (60+ feet) can cost $3,000–$5,000 or more. We provide free estimates so you know the exact cost before any work begins.

Yes, in most cases you need a permit to remove trees in Los Angeles. The City of Los Angeles requires permits for removing protected trees, including native oak trees, Southern California black walnut, Western sycamore, and California bay laurel. Our team at Think Green Tree Care handles the entire permit process for you, ensuring full compliance with local regulations.

Most trees in Los Angeles should be trimmed every 3 to 5 years to maintain health and appearance. However, fast-growing species like eucalyptus or ficus may need trimming every 1 to 2 years. Fruit trees benefit from annual pruning to maximize yield. Dead or hazardous branches should be removed immediately regardless of the trimming schedule. Our certified arborists can assess your trees and recommend the ideal trimming frequency.

Tree trimming focuses on cutting back overgrown branches to maintain shape, improve appearance, and manage size. Tree pruning is more targeted and involves removing dead, diseased, or structurally weak branches to improve the tree's health and structural integrity. Both services are essential for proper tree care in Los Angeles, and our arborists determine the best approach for each tree.

Yes, Think Green Tree Care provides 24/7 emergency tree removal services throughout Los Angeles and surrounding areas. Whether a tree has fallen on your property during a storm, a large branch is threatening your home, or roots are damaging your foundation, our emergency crew can respond quickly. Call us at (626) 510-5144 for immediate assistance.

Absolutely. Think Green Tree Care is fully licensed (License #1023688) and carries comprehensive liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. This protects you from any liability in the unlikely event of property damage or injury during our work. We're happy to provide proof of insurance upon request.

We serve all of Los Angeles and surrounding communities including Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Pasadena, Glendale, Culver City, Downtown LA, and many more neighborhoods across LA County. No matter where you are in the greater Los Angeles area, our team can reach you for professional tree care services.

Signs of a dead or dying tree include bare branches with no leaves during growing season, peeling or cracking bark, fungal growth at the base, leaning trunk, hollow or decayed wood, and excessive dead branches. If you notice any of these signs, it's important to have a certified arborist inspect the tree promptly. Dead trees pose serious safety risks and should be removed before they fall unexpectedly.

Think Green Tree Care handles complete cleanup after every job. We chip branches into mulch, cut the trunk into manageable logs, and haul away all debris. If you'd like to keep the wood for firewood or the mulch for your garden, we're happy to leave it for you at no extra charge. We also offer stump grinding to remove the remaining stump below ground level for a clean finish.